This painting, by the French artist Charles Meynier (1768-1832), depicts the Muse of history from ancient Greek mythology. Named Clio (or variants such as...
Emperor Constantine V was the son of Emperor Leo III of Constantinople (r. 717-741), a ruler who brought much-needed stability to the Byzantine Empire...
This painting, by the French artist Charles Meynier (1768-1832), depicts the Muse of history from ancient Greek mythology. Named Clio (or variants such as...
Aristotle (c. 384-322)
"Virtue consists more in doing good than in receiving it, and more in doing fine actions than in refraining from disgraceful ones."
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Nithard (Frankish nobleman, c. 790s-844/845)
"Once there was abundance and happiness everywhere, now everywhere there is want and sadness. Once even the elements smiled on...
Cadmus (also spelled Cadmos), a hero from ancient Greek mythology, was best known as the man who founded Thebes. This famous accomplishment, however, was...
Aristotle (c. 384-322 BCE)
"The typical tyrant dislikes proud and free-spirited people. He regards himself as the only person entitled to those qualities; and anyone...
